1492 Pictures
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1492 Pictures is an American film production company founded by Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe and Michael Barnathan in 1994.[1] The name is a play on Columbus's more famous namesake, Christopher Columbus, and his 1492 landing in the Americas.[2] In addition, the fanfare for 1492 Pictures was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Company type | Private |
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Founded | 1994; 30 years ago (1994) |
Founder | Chris Columbus Mark Radcliffe Michael Barnathan |
Headquarters | United States |
Products | Film production |
In addition to various Columbus films, 1492 Pictures has produced movies by other directors including Brian Levant (Jingle All the Way), Henry Selick (Monkeybone), Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Joe Roth (Christmas with the Kranks), Tim Story (the Fantastic Four films), and Shawn Levy (the Night at the Museum series).